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The Fighter

Synopsis

Mark Wahlberg stars in Paramount Pictures' inspirational docudrama exploring the remarkable rise of Massachusetts-born, junior welterweight title winner "Irish" Micky Ward. A determined pugilist whose career in the ring was shepherded by his loyal half-brother, Dicky (Christian Bale) -- a hard-living boxer-turned-trainer whose own career in the ring was nearly sent down for the count due to drugs and crime -- perennial underdog Irish Micky rebounded from a disheartening series of defeats to win both the...more

Movies.com Critics

4.0

Dave White Profile

Fantastic family feuding.

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4.5

Jen Yamato Profile

Packs an emotional punch.

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Other Critics

4.0

79 out of 100 Metascore®

Generally favorable reviews

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For Families

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Iffy for 16+

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5

One of the best "boxer from the 'hood" movies... by scottb14
Having seen almost every movie made about the struggles of fighters, the concept wasn't exactly thrilling. However, this one is different. And a big reason...

5

Hell of a story by tt_232010
I was thoroughly entertained by the great acting of both Mark Walhberg and Christian Bale. The movie itself is a great story. Like all great movies, it tells...

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